Run-off election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey has announced the Primary Runoff Election will be held on July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Coronavirus 2019
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases now up to 51
In the second of what has been two daily updates this week on the statewide confirmed case count for coronavirus-2019, or COVID-19 in Alabama, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Wednesday afternoon that the confirmed number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama is now 51.
Department of Public Health stopping most dental procedures in state through April 10
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released recommendations which essentially will stop all non-urgent dental procedures in the state through April 10, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony cancelled for 2020
WINSTON COUNTY - The Board of Directors for the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame has made the decision to cancel this year's induction ceremony, which would have taken place in July, due to concerns regarding Coronavirus-2019, or COVID-19.
Alabama Department of Education setting up task force to prepare for possibly longer school closures
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama State Department of Education is taking a proactive approach to assist districts during the COVID-19 closure period.
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri issues statement regarding COVID-19
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri issued a statement on the city's Facebook page late Tuesday afternoon addressing coronavirus-2019, or COVID-19. The statement, in its entirety, is as follows:
Phil Campbell Study Club's BBQ fundraiser postponed
PHIL CAMPBELL - The Phil Campbell Study Club is postponing the BBQ pork and smoked chicken fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, March 19, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitation policy at Winston County Jail changed
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore has announced changes to the inmate visitation policy at the Winston County jail out of precaution over coronavirus or COVID-19, after 29 cases were confirmed in the state by press time.
ALEA modifies driver license division operations in response to COVID-19
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is modifying its driver license division’s statewide operations in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).